AT to SWA Rewards Conversion Update!

[keishashadow]

Finally, received info via email today as follows. Appears as though the expiration date currently associated with AT credits will no longer be a factor once they convert to SWA on Nov 1st.

The next few months are going to be exciting as we work toward completing the integration of Southwest Airlines® and AirTran® Airways. As I shared in my last update, Rapid Rewards® will be the loyalty program of the combined airline, so you will enjoy benefits including unlimited reward seats, no blackout dates, and points that don’t expire*. Let me take a moment to share some additional details on what the integration means to you as an A+ Rewards® Member.

We are nearing the final stages of integration, including the complete transition of all A+ Rewards accounts to Rapid Rewards. This process will begin on November 2, 2014. Rest assured your A+ Rewards Credits are safe and we are committed to making this a smooth transition. Here are a few key dates to know for this transition:

• The last day to earn A+ Rewards Flight Credits will be November 1, 2014.
• The last day to redeem A+ Rewards Credits will be November 1, 2014.
• Existing A+ Rewards Chase Cardmembers will begin earning Rapid Rewards Points in late October. More details about receipt of a replacement for your A+ Rewards Credit Card with a new Southwest Airlines branded credit card will be forthcoming from Chase prior to the end of October.
• The last day to earn credits with Hertz®, e-Miles®, and e-Rewards® will be September 30, 2014.

Your A+ Rewards account will be closed on November 2, 2014. We will convert your active A+ Rewards Credits to Rapid Rewards Points at a ratio of one A+ Rewards Credit = 1,200 Rapid Rewards Points. We plan to complete this process as quickly as possible.

Please note that your credits will not automatically convert to Rapid Rewards Points prior to November 2, 2014. However, as a Rapid Rewards Member, you may still use Rewards Conversion to transfer your credits between programs. With this option, you can enjoy all 90+ destinations served by Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways.

We are excited to be this close to completing the transition to Rapid Rewards, and we hope you are too. To keep you informed of progress and next steps, we will continue to send e-mail communications leading up to the close of the A+ Rewards Program. Additionally, you can always visit rewardsfarther.com for the latest information and news.

We look forward to welcoming you onboard soon!

 

[DebbieB]

From what I read, AirTran has to be gone by the end of 2014 per the union contract. I wonder if they will be gone earlier. The next schedule release is 11/1 to 1/4 on May 19, I guess that will tell the tale.

 

[Disneylover99]

Thank you for this information.